Casual Animal Attendant

Faculty of Science
Casual position with an hourly rate in the range of $41 to $43 per hour, plus superannuation of 12% (HEW Level 1)
Weekend and public holiday shifts are required.
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About This Opportunity
We are seeking a reliable and motivated Casual Farm Animal Attendant to support the care and welfare of animals at UQ’s Gatton Campus. This entry-level opportunity offers on-the-job training within a purposeful and collaborative rural environment, providing a practical starting point for a career in animal attendance, farm operations or veterinary assistance.
Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
Perform milking and calf feeding and assist with feeding dairy stock.
Maintain safe, clean, hygienic and secure animal facilities, stalls and work areas.
Assist with the collection, loading, restraint and movement of animals and livestock.
Undertake basic farmhand duties, grounds and facility maintenance, and driving of University vehicles as required.
About You
You will bring a practical, safety-conscious approach and genuine care for production animals. You will also demonstrate:
Completion of Year 10.
A current Queensland open driver licence, Class C.
The physical capacity to safely perform the inherent requirements of the role.
The ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment.
The ability to communicate respectfully with staff, students, clients and external suppliers.
An understanding of the importance of providing excellent client service.
Care, patience and compassion when working with production animals.
Availability to work weekend and public holiday shifts.
Basic computer skills and previous experience within a production animal system will be highly regarded.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and free parking at the Gatton Campus.
UQ’s commitment to agricultural and food innovation extends from practical animal care to emerging dairy technologies. Discover how UQ dairy technology is moving from the laboratory to industry, supporting new collaboration and innovation across the dairy sector.
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dustin Dowrick at d.dowrick@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number below in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer-sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Sunday 22 November at 11.00pm AEST (R-70323).
Please note applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed before the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.